SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 21 factors and 7 rebounds, and No. 18 Gonzaga pulled away from Washington State after a back-and-forth first half to earn an 88-75 victory Saturday night time.
Nolan Hickman added 19 factors and hit 5 3-pointers for the Bulldogs (14-4, 5-0 West Coast Convention), who gained their fifth straight sport.
Washington State (13-5, 3-2) was led by Nate Calmese, who scored 20 factors on 9-of-14 capturing and completed with eight assists.
Ben Gregg had 11 factors, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Zags.
Regardless of simply 66 miles separating the colleges, they hadn’t met in additional than 10 years. However after one more spherical of convention realignment, these packages will sq. off commonly now — first within the WCC and later within the restructured Pac-12.
Takeaways
Washington State: David Riley has had harm troubles in his first season teaching Wazzu. The reigning Massive Sky coach of the 12 months has watched 4 key position gamers go by the wayside this season, and holds a 4-4 mixed document in Quad 1 and a couple of video games.
Gonzaga: Mark Few’s squad struggled early, however a robust second half illustrated the disparity between the groups. Michael Ajayi was the one Bulldogs participant who acquired within the sport and didn’t rating no less than eight factors.
Key second
The gang on the Kennel roared when Ryan Nembhard and Hickman hit consecutive 3-pointers halfway by way of the second half, and Gonzaga made 9 straight baskets to increase its result in 22.
Key stat
Gonzaga was in a position to win due to additional possessions, grabbing 11 offensive rebounds and forcing 16 turnovers.
Up subsequent
Washington State visits San Diego on Thursday night time.
Gonzaga performs at Oregon State on Thursday night time.